Woman Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Big Apple Parking Lot in Waterville

February 23, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

Waterville, Maine

A woman was pronounced dead Sunday after a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of The Big Apple Convenience Store on Upper Main Street, according to Waterville Police and Waterville Fire Department/Rescue.

Key Points

• Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, about 11:20 a.m.

• Location: The Big Apple Convenience Store, 364 Main Street, Waterville, Maine

• Agencies responding: Waterville Police Department; Waterville Fire Department/Rescue

• Vehicles involved: Blue Subaru; Black Cadillac; vehicle parked at gas pump (not identified)

• Drivers identified:

  
  

  • Richard Moyen, 70, of Strong, ME (Blue Subaru)

  • Kenneth Hughes, 57, of Waterville, ME (Black Cadillac)

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• Fatality identified: Michelle Bruce, 37, of Madison, ME

• Current status: Active investigation; all affected roads open and operating normally

Incident Overview

Officials said the crash occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2026, prompting a response to 364 Main Street in Waterville.

Emergency Response and Timeline

Waterville Police and Waterville Fire Department/Rescue responded to the reported motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of The Big Apple Convenience Store, authorities said.

Crash Details

Police said their initial investigation indicates a blue Subaru operated by Richard Moyen was turning right onto Main Street from Waterville Commons Drive when it struck a black Cadillac operated by Kenneth Hughes, who was also traveling east.

After the initial collision, officials said the Cadillac left the roadway and struck a vehicle parked at the gas pump of The Big Apple Convenience Store.

Fatality

Authorities said Michelle Bruce was struck while refueling her vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation Status

Officials said the investigation remains active. They also stated that all affected roads are open and functioning normally.

Credit: Waterville Police Department and Waterville Fire Department/Rescue